SEVEC 2014 Rexton-Victoria

For the potluck Saturday at 7:
No NUTS, coconut or kiwi
Let's keep it green - bring your own reusable dishes for eating
You will get an updated itinerary as well as directions to the sweat then
Victoria students should be arriving around 7:30 and I am sure they will be hungry so let's have everything ready to go
Bring team building ideas if we have time...

Rexton-Victoria SEVEC hosting itinerary 2014
Location
Activity
Survival gear
Parents
Sat, April 19
Rexton – BLMS
School bus for Victoria students only
· Family potluck
Food to share
Arrive with family at 7 pm to set-up (meal at 7:30)
Need one or two parents to go to the airport with a truck or van
Sun, April 20
Home
· Family day
Chocolate
Plan to share your family traditions for Easter with your guest
Mon, April 21
Ste. Marie, Rexton and Elsipogtog
Coach bus
· Sugar camp with meal (historical and cultural interpretation)
· participate in sweat in Elsipogtog
Comfortable warm clothes
Girls need long skirt for the sweat
Drop off at school time TBA
Pick up in Elsipogtog time and directions TBA
Tues, April 22
Rexton
Regular school bus to and from school
· Go to classes with twins, watch traditional dancing at lunch
· Track practice
· Bengals’ Night Out at 7pm
Lunch or lunch money
Track clothes and shoes
Drive and stay to watch the music (if you wish) from 7-9 pm
Wed, April 23
Fredericton
School bus to school
Coach bus
· Mactaquac dam
· Beaverbrook art gallery
· Shopping
· Choice of activity
· Track practice
Packed lunch
Warm clothes
Swim suit
Money for supper/movie
Day off
Thurs, April 24
Bay of Fundy and Moncton
Coach bus
· Hike, wagon ride, lunch and team building at Broadleaf Ranch
· Walk on ocean floor
· Interpretive tour of “Flower Pots”
· Shopping and/or movies
Money for supper
Warm athletic clothes
Swim suit
Shoes that can get dirty
Day off
Fri, April 25
Moncton and Rexton
Coach bus
Regular school bus home
· Sportsdome
· Dance
Money for lunch
Athletic clothes
Dancing shoes
Drive to and from dance 8-11pm
Sat, April 26
Moncton
Coach bus
· Moncton market shopping
· Track meet at 11am
Athletic wear
Drive to BLMS for 8 am pick up at 4.
Sun, April 27
To Airport
School bus for Victoria students only
· Free morning
Drive to school for 12:45pm
Need one or two parents to go to the airport with a truck or van

With the bad weather predicted for Friday we were left with a choice of cancelling the trip or getting to Moncton before the storm which is expected to begin Thursday evening. Otherwise, if we wait and school is cancelled on Friday we will not be allowed to drive that evening. It is also not permitted to drive from 12-6am in the morning to get us to the airport for Saturday morning. The superintendant and the Transportation manager have recommended in order to ensure our safety and the safety of the bus driver we will now be leaving Thursday at noon and we will stay at the airport hotel in Moncton for Thursday and Friday night. It is not an option to travel on your own to Moncton in the bad weather.
There is a Tim’s near the hotel and students can order in Thursday evening and Friday. Students should pack food and snacks as there will still be little time on our travel day for getting food from restaurants. . There is a hot complimentary breakfast provided both days (starting at 3 a.m.).
We understand that this is a disruption for everyone, but we have a fabulous team working on our behalf: the district has rescheduled the bus, SEVEC is paying for the two nights at the hotel, and the chaperones are making arrangements to have their courses covered and leave their families early. The hotel has even agreed to provide us a room for team building and streaming the Olympics J!
If you have any questions you can call or text Mrs. Halas Moulton at 506 521 4809.

Important points:Baggage:
Carry-on
Suitcase
Pack breakfast and lunch – no time
for restaurants during stop-overs and they only accept credit card to
purchase (over-priced) food on plane
Government issued ID
Ear bud headphones recommended
A change of clothes – just in
case
NO liquids or gels
Nothing sharp (i.e. scissors,
nail file)
Entertainment for 7 hours on a
plane (like homework…)
Only one
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per
bag: 158 cm (62in)
Max weight
Save room for brining home
souvenirs
Place your clothes for fly-day
on top ready to go without unpacking everything
The weather there is near freezing and wet.
Use SEVEC ID tagBathingsuit, athletic clothes and runnersSome people choose to bring a small gift for their host family
Other pointsLeaving at 7:30 pm on
the 14th from the school and everyone is to get on thereNo one is going out in
Moncton – we are going to the hotel and pretty much going to bedWhen it comes to your
twins be respectful, deal with problems before they become an issue with the
person involved, and come talk to us if you need it. Be careful of negativity – about others and
about the trip – everyone deserves to have a good time and the people around
you are doing their best.

If
you are interested in travel insurance Reliable
Life Insurance Company is pleased to provide your Students booking with Uniglobe Premiere Travel Group our TIPS Youth Travel Insurance. The following is a
summary of coverage provided under our Premier
Package Plan: Emergency Medical $1,000,000 Repatriation of Remains $10,000Emergency Medical
Evacuation $1,000,000 Baggage and Personal Effects $800Accidental Dental $1,000,000 Limit per Item $300 Accomodation and Meals $450 Baggage
Delay $100Trip Cancellation Up
to $5,000 Lost or Stolen
Passport/Travel Visa $500Trip Interruption Up
to $5,000 Lost or Stolen Travel
Tickets $250Supplier Bankruptcy/Default Included Airflight Accident $25,000 Act of Terrorism Included 24 Hr. Worldwide Assitance IncludedTrip Delay $1,500 The Cost per
student for this coverage is $ 39.20. If you are interested in purchasing travel
insurance please pay Mrs. Woodburn by Januray 20th.

There have been a lot of changes since we last met. Unfortunately, the school in Swift Current
was not able to get enough students for the exchange and after a lot of
background work on the part of SEVEC we were able to be re-twinned with Lambrick Park Secondary School in Victoria,
B.C. The dates are similar to, but not
exactly, what we had agreed on before. We
will be traveling to Victoria February 15-22, and they will be visiting us
April 19-26. Students will still be
missing a total of seven days of class. Please
note, we will hosting over Easter weekend with a family day scheduled on
Easter. Our numbers of twins are almost
perfectly matched as they have 32 and we have 29; but the ratios are not the
same, as we have 23 girls and 6 boys and they have 14 girls and 18 boys. This means that despite our best efforts to
make sure that everyone is happy and comfortable with their twins, there are
going to be a lot of boy-girl twins and three students will need to host an
extra twin. We understand that there are a lot of
changes that may not be ideal for some families. If the changes do not work, and you would
like to pull out of the exchange, we will try to find a replacement. Because the exchange is coming up quickly, we
would need to know by January 14th.
If we can find a replacement your deposit can be returned to you.
To do list
Rules to remember
Get government issued identification
Payoff remaining balance ($350) by January 31st
Establish contact with twins once they are available and inform
hosting families of any allergies, or special considerations
Pack no more than one suitcase – pack for layers and rain (average
February temperatures of 9OC)
Make arrangements to have a peer take notes for you in all your
classes and to catch up on all assignments
Maintain good attendance, good behaviour and good grades
Be respectful (online as well!)
Be open to new experiences
Be positive– not everything will be perfect but everything is a
learning experience – No complaining!
Make an effort to help others to enjoy their trip
Communicate clearly – if something is bothering you work to solve
your problems
No driving for student participants (including ATV’s, boats, etc.)
Students who do not respect the code of behaviour could be sent home
at your expense
If
you have any questions, please contact the school 535-7160 or by email katherine.halasmoulton@nbed.nb.ca. You can also call or text 506-521-4809 before
or during the trip with any questions or concerns (I have unlimited calling so
please feel free).

See the attached pdf file for all the information from the Parent presentation. Reminder that the paperwork is due November 22 and the last $350 will be due sometime in the new year. Though it can be paid in advance.With any questions call the school at 523-7160 or email katherine.halasmoulton@nbed.nb.ca